Test Engineer (Vehicle and Automation)

Tata Elxsi; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Vehicle Test and Automation Engineer with over 5 years of experience in automotive testing and validation. Responsibilities include executing tests, validating software releases, and automating test processes. Candidates should be proficient in Python and familiar with Vector tools, diagnostics, and ISO 26262 safety practices. This is an excellent opportunity to work with innovative automotive technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive testing and validation.
• Strong knowledge of Vector tools, diagnostics, and CAN databases.
• Proficient in Python for log parsing and test automation.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive in-vehicle validation across ECUs.
• Perform on-road and bench tests under various conditions.
• Translate requirements into traceable test cases.

Skills

Automotive testing/validation

Vector tools

Diagnostics

CAN database

Python

ISO 26262 safety practices

Job description

Opportunities unlimited for everyone - be bold, curious, and seek to shape the future. Explore what's possible, discover what you love to do, and find accelerated paths for growth. At Tata Elxsi, You Matter!

Tata Elxsi works with leading OEMs and suppliers in the automotive & transportation industries for R&D, Design and Product Engineering Services, right from architecture to launch and beyond. We bring together technologies that accelerate development & testing of connected autonomous and electric cars & off-highway vehicles.

We are looking for a dynamic tester to fill the various role as Vehicle Test and Automation engineer. The ideal candidate should possess expertise and experience in the skill sets mentioned below:

• Plan and execute comprehensive in-vehicle validation (functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end scenario testing) across ECUs.
• Perform on-road and bench tests under various environmental and load conditions; manage test vehicles, instrumentation, and safety protocols.
• Validate software releases, calibrations, and feature enablement; ensure test readiness, test environment integrity, and data quality.

Test Case Preparation & Automation

• Translate requirements/user stories into clear, traceable test cases with acceptance criteria and coverage metrics.
• Develop automated test scripts and frameworks for vehicle execution
• Maintain test data and enable repeatable, scalable test runs.
• Triage of Test Logs: Perform rapid triage of logs

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in automotive testing/validation
• Good experience with Vector tools, diagnostics and CAN database
• Proficiency in Python (log parsing, test automation).
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 safety practices